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Detector

Yes, detector is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does detector mean?

noun

  1. any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
  2. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
  3. electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for detector

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of detector

  • cottered

Words you can make from detector

Unscramble DETECTOR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detector a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detector is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is detector worth in Scrabble?

Detector is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does detector mean?

Detector means: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.